Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon
The experience of noticing something for the first time and then frequently encountering it shortly after, also known as frequency illusion.
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“decision-making biases”
Selective Exposure
The tendency for individuals to favor information that aligns with their existing beliefs and to avoid information that contradicts them.
Placement Bias
A cognitive bias where people overemphasize information that is placed prominently or in a way that catches their attention first.
Restraint Bias
A cognitive bias where individuals overestimate their ability to control impulsive behavior, leading to overexposure to temptations.
Ingroup Bias
A cognitive bias where people favor members of their own group over those in other groups.
Status Quo Bias
A cognitive bias that leads individuals to prefer things to remain the same rather than change, often resisting new options or changes.
Familiarity Bias
A cognitive bias where people prefer familiar things over unfamiliar ones, even if the unfamiliar options are objectively better.
Negativity Bias
The tendency to give more weight to negative experiences or information than positive ones.
Consistency Bias
The tendency to recall past behavior in a way that aligns with current beliefs and attitudes.